According to police, Dennis Nino attacked the woman at the gated Venetian Place Apartments on Gatlin Avenue.

Orlando police said Nino forced the woman inside her apartment at knifepoint, tied her up and robbed her.

"He's been positively identified by victim, potential other witnesses," said Orlando police Sgt. Jim Young. "The victim does recognize from being around the area."

Detectives believe Nino followed the victim home and when she took her dog out he pulled a knife on her.

He was arrested in the area of Semoran Boulevard and Grant Street and will be charged with home invasion robbery with a weapon and false imprisonment.

Police said the woman didn't call 911 until about an hour after the home invasion. It's not clear why she waited, but officials said she was tied up.

Residents at the Venetian Place Apartments are stunned by the news.

"I think it's about time to move," said Lindsay Urick. "Yeah, I mean there was murder back here in October."

The manager at the apartments said they've made a number of safety improvements over the past couple of months, including installing a perimeter fence, upgrading lighting in the parking lot and adding tire spikes at the exit.

Nino is charged with home invasion robbery and false imprisonment. Last year, he faced charges including burglary of a dwelling and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.